Regional anaesthesia and pain medicine concentrate a dense scientific agenda every year. The 43rd Annual Congress of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy is held from 9 to 12 September 2026 in Lisbon and brings together an international faculty, hands-on workshops and a substantial industry area.
Practical information for attendees in Lisbon
The congress venue is the Lisbon Congress Centre, Praça das Indústrias 1, 1300-307 Lisboa. The official schedule arranges main sessions, clinical and cadaver workshops and trainees activities between 9 and 12 September. MCO Congrès Group manages general organisation aspects.
Available figures and participant profile
The congress programme lists more than 100 international experts on the faculty and delegates from over 50 countries. The organisers describe an audience of many thousands of participants and a busy exhibition area for industry supporters.
Notable programme elements at ESRA 2026
Scientific activities include plenary expert panels, PRO CON debates, Ask the Expert interactive sessions and complex case discussions. The programme also features hands-on clinical workshops, cadaver labs, simulation courses, live demonstrations and trainee-focused sessions. ESRA Diploma Exams for DRA and DPM run in parallel with the main programme or as post-congress activities.
Commercial prospecting and networking tactics
Approach prospecting with a short, evidence-led plan. Book meetings ahead using the industry directory, prepare concise clinical evidence sheets in digital format and plan brief live demos at your stand to show clinical application. Coordinate staff rotations so team members can cover both teaching sessions and scheduled business meetings without gaps.
Getting the most from the scientific offer
Prioritise hands-on workshops for skill acquisition and identify free paper and e-poster sessions that match your research interests. Prepare specific questions for presenters and authors to trigger follow-up conversations. The congress includes CME accreditation which helps clinical teams document continuing education hours.
Final note and official link
Annual ESRA Congress 2026 in Lisbon pairs a high-level scientific programme with practical training and a notable industry presence. If your objectives include validating ultrasound-guided techniques or assessing new perioperative solutions, focus on cadaver and simulation sessions and align commercial meetings in advance. Full information on registration, abstracts and the detailed programme is on https://esracongress.com/.
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Registration and tickets on the official website: esracongress.com
